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SUMMARY -Walking prevents the early onset of dementia, reduces the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and improves your overall mental well-being by reducing stress and releasing endorphins. -Get on the road to improve vision and protect your eyes now from potential problems, such as glaucoma, in the future. -Walking is no less effective than running..

Clearly sleep has some real biological benefit. Could it just be that the brain and body need downtime to recuperate after the activity of the day? That was the most popular explanation for decades, until an inquisitive neuroscientist at the University of Rochester decided to look for the answer inside the brain itself. When she..

Advocacy and training for Vermonters using a peer approach The Wellness Workforce Coalition unites peer-run organizations across Vermont. The Coalition facilitates a range of support and training opportunities by and for its members and for peers working in Vermont’s community mental health agencies.

Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports is a nationally recognized organization that empowers people of all abilities through inclusive sports and recreational programming regardless of ability to pay. In addition to sports, year-round programming options integrate environmental, holistic wellness, and competitive training philosophies for people of all ages with cognitive, developmental, physical and emotional disabilities. We..

Services for those with Disabilities Our Services – – Mission Accessible VCIL believes that individuals with disabilities have the right to live with dignity and with appropriate support in their own homes, fully participate in their communities, and to control and make decisions about their lives. VCIL also provides practical assistance for interpreting and implementing..

Adaptive Technology items for Family Caregivers Home Care Providers Senior Communities Healthcare and ACOs Hospice Providers Motion Sensors; Motion Sensors; Pressure Sensors (Bed & Chair); Memory Boost The heart of the GrandCare System is a large touchscreen in the residence which provides the individual with social communications, instructions, reminders, medication prompts, and web-based entertainment. Caregivers..

Music & Memory: iPod Program Living with dementia may affect a person’s mood and emotions. When we are not feeling physically or emotionally well, we may react in ways that seem out of character. There are many things we can do to help alleviate these feelings – one of them is using music! The evidence..

Dr. Agus was interviewed on TV by Fareed Zakaria 02/07/2016 Book Excerpt from Agus Book: The Lucky Years A version of this article appears in the January 1, 2016 issue of Fortune Magazine. Today when you go to the doctor for a wellness checkup, you make an appointment far in advance and then visit the..

Blood pressure is typically recorded as two numbers, written as a ratio like this: 117 slash 76 mm Hg Read as “117 over 76 millimeters of mercury” Systolic – The top number, which is also the higher of the two numbers, measures the pressure in the arteries when the heart beats (when the heart muscle..

Electronics have revolutionized the world of activity programming for independent, assisted living and long term care facilities. From Caretracker for recording residents’ activity level to Wii’s as the way to play games in the 21st century, digital ideas must be part of every activity department! Linked Senior is a way to use technology to create..

Checking your blood pressure at home is an important part of managing high blood pressure (hypertension). The American Heart Association and other organizations recommend anyone who has high blood pressure monitor his or her blood pressure at home. Healthy lifestyle Take care of yourself Lower medical costs. Wellness Fitness

MedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health’s Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free.